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Hey all! I have an interview coming upat MUSC and it's for an EMT-B position for their ambulatory service. I usually just wear black pants, some nice shoes, blueshift, with a tie. I know there will be a lot of competition for this position and from what I hear you're lucky to get an interview there. So I'm wondering should I stick wiu what has always worked for me in the past? I'm thinking a suit but didn't know if that'd be too much and make me seem stiff shirted, etc what about just the vest w/out the jacket. I'm really wanting this position so I can get more hands on experience than my current occupation and get my foot in the door for them to send me to School to become an RN. I hear they like to send ppl to school to further their occupation but I don't know myself....just what I heard.

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Specializes in ICU.

I dont think a suit will make you seem stiff shirted (not sure what that means). Why wouldn't you put your best foot forward? You say you are lucky to get an interview, if that is the case I would want to stand out as much as possible. In fact I have an interview with a critical care floor monday and you better believe I am going to be in a suit, and make myself seem as professional as possible.

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Specializes in They know this too!.

I always wear a suit and I am a female. It was just how I was taught to dress from high school for any interview. Obviously, way before I became an RN.

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Specializes in Family Medicine.

Wear a suit! It's the most professional choice for an interview.

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Thanks for the quick replies! Thats awesome! Stiff shirted menas you look stuck up and like you are powerful. (Stuff like that). But I suppose I'll be getting a suit tomorrow! Hopefully I do good. I've never been to an interview I haven't gotten but I've never been this nervous, a lot if pressure for not just the job but a possible future in nursing. Jc pennys here I come ;)

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Specializes in ER/ MEDICAL ICU / CCU/OB-GYN /CORRECTION.

Suit up man and all of the best to you -

Marc

Ps - I would not mention them sending one to school but rather YOU WANT TO GIVE THEM THE BEST YOU HAVE AS AN EMPLOYEE.

WILL BE PULLING FOR YOU IN THOUGHT. KEEP US POSTED PLEASE.

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Specializes in psych, addictions, hospice, education.

Wear a suit but I don't think you need the vest. Wear a nice dress shirt and a tie with it. Shave and wash your hair. Many seem to think the unshaven look is ok, but in an interview it isn't.

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Specializes in ICU.

Suit, dress shirt, tie, coordinating shoes, belt, socks. No vest.

Don't put too much stuff in your hair. Deoderant and a tiny tiny tiny tiny bit of cologne or no cologne.

Best of luck to you!!!

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Specializes in psych, addictions, hospice, education.

clean shoes in good condition....clean, well-trimmed fingernails....

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I was debating on a ves. If I got a suite but wasn't sure. And I've heard that a scruff look is ok as long as you shave your neck and have it trimmed nicely but I'd be afraid to tale that chance. I wasn't going to mention the nursing but when or if they asked if I had any questions for them I was going to ask something like....is there a lot of room for advancement like paramedic or RN? Haven't decided if I'm going to say the rn deal and just keep it as strictly ems in nature. I feel personally that would be better but don't want to lie to them when I say I want to be a paramedic, although I would like to do it I would love to do nursing more.

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Specializes in Med surg, LTC, Administration.
I was debating on a ves. If I got a suite but wasn't sure. And I've heard that a scruff look is ok as long as you shave your neck and have it trimmed nicely but I'd be afraid to tale that chance. I wasn't going to mention the nursing but when or if they asked if I had any questions for them I was going to ask something like....is there a lot of room for advancement like paramedic or RN? Haven't decided if I'm going to say the rn deal and just keep it as strictly ems in nature. I feel personally that would be better but don't want to lie to them when I say I want to be a paramedic, although I would like to do it I would love to do nursing more.

Please don't mention it. Stick with the position you are applying for. You don't want them to think you will be leaving any time soon. Never show your hand, unless it is in their best interest! Good luck! Peace!

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Specializes in ER/ MEDICAL ICU / CCU/OB-GYN /CORRECTION.

suit no vest / no scruff / nails and shoes very important as mentioned.

Use the term how you want to grow professionally if asked that way you are not lying - however stress your a team player - disciplined-good communicator -and arrive on time.

Here is a good site - of course get rid of the spaces and parentheses

w w w (dot)collegegrad (dot) c o m (FORWARD SLASH) interview (FORWARD SLASH) jobinterviewwhattosay (dot)shtml

Follow up man let us know ...

Marc

PS - Immediately after email or send a thank you note to the interviewer.

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